He retired in 1986 after 46 years of service with the Stinebaugh Construction Co. A World War II veteran, he served with the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, a life member of the Wapakoneta VFW Post 8445, K of C Council 1272 and the former Wapakoneta Elks Lodge 1170. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. A talented carpenter, he worked on many homes in the Wapakoneta area and spent his leisure time boating and fishing.

Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, the Rev. Patrick Sloneker officiating. Burial with military rites conducted by the Wapakoneta VFW will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wapakoneta.